Medical Director in Alexandria, LA at TeamHealth

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TeamHealth has an excellent opportunity for a physician to lead our established OB/GYN Hospitalist team full-time as Medical Director at Rapides Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana. Put the passion back into your practice and your life by taking control of your time. Full-time entails providing 8 (24-hour) shifts per month. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of being an OB/Gyn Hospitalist! We ask that you be a board certified OB/Gyn and possess a current Louisiana license (or willingness to expedite) with an active and current skill set in the specialty and the confidence to be the only covering clinician in the event of an emergency. Other requirements include ability to partner with nursing and support in-house call coverage for community clinicians, a willingness to drive patient safety and quality initiatives as required by the TeamHealth Patient Safety Organization; insurability for malpractice insurance; at least 3 years of active practice; and a successful track record. TeamHealth is the industry leader in providing integrated hospital-based services offering you the ability to grow professionally through CME and training created and provided by the TeamHealth Institute. Position Highlights:

Award-winning care Rapides Regional Medical Center (RRMC) has been part of central Louisiana for more than 100 years. The medical center is a 328-bed, innovative medical facility and Level II trauma center with more than 200 physicians from 30 medical specialties. This facility boasts the area's only pediatric intensive care unit, the largest neonatal intensive care unit, cutting-edge cancer treatment and orthopedic services, and the area's most comprehensive cardiac program. The hospital also has multiple accreditations and certifications and is well-awarded for clinical excellence. In spring of 2018, RRMC was awarded an A Hospital Safety Grade by the Leapfrog group. History and culture Alexandria lies on the south bank of the Red River in almost the exact geographic center of the state. Summers are hot and humid, and winters are mild with occasional cold snaps. With plenty of lakes, parks, and golf courses, you'll have chances to enjoy the outdoors. Historical churches, plantations, and towns appeal to history buffs while quaint shops and main streets keeps the cultural side of you happy!